Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the frequently asked questions. In case you have more questions, you can drop us a mail and we will answer you as soon as possible.
Kite Camps and Courses
We recommend the Group Courses if you would like to be with other people or the private lessons if you would like to have the instructor for you alone.
You will learn to control the kite and its power in a safe manner. Once you master the control of the kite, you will be taught how to get on the board.
We also strongly recommend the Makani Kite Camps where you will practice 4-5 hours on the water everyday during 6 days.
In the hourly based courses, you will book the exact hours you want or need. This is also what you will pay.
The kite camp is a 6 days week group course. You will practice around 4-5 hours per day. The groups will be made with other participants with similar level. The kite camps take place from fridays to wednesdays on specific dates. You can check the schedule here.
You will also do theory lessons during no wind days and excursions with the whole kite camp group.
In case there is no wind, the time will be used to do theory and explain a lot of things. Other no activities like foiing behind the boat or SUPing also will be done.
Yes, as we are a VDWS certified school, you can get a license after your course.
The price for the license including the VDWS Work Book is 50€.
The price for the license only is 35€.
Private hours and group course sessions can be refunded if they cannot be done.
Packages or discounted courses have no refund. Kite and wing camps also cannot be refunded. Note that with with the camps, other activities will be done during no wind time.
There will be refunds in case of an injury. You need to present a medical attest.
Vouchers will be valid for one year.
Independent riders and rentals
We recommend bringing your own wetsuit, but in any case you can also rent on site. There are wetsuits in all sizes, from XS to XXL.
We also recommend that you bring a wetshirt or something similar to protect yourself from the sun if you want to go kiting without a neoprene.
From December to March we recommend a 5/4 or 4/3 wetsuit.
From April/ May and October/November a 3/2 wetsuit will be a good choice.
During the summer month, June to September, the temperatures will be warm enough that you won’t need a wetsuit.
Please bring a wetshirt and boardshorts and enough Sun Cream to protect you against the sun.
We recommend you to bring neoprene shoes to protect your feet, because there might be some shells in the water. If you don’t like to wear shoes in the water, you can bring some slippers for setting up your gear at the beach.
Note that if you go without shoes in the water, you might step on a shell. We recommend to walk slowly without stepping hard while walking.
Travel and more
Best is to check Kayak.com, Kiwi.com or skyscanner.com
Try to fly to the airport of Hurghada. It is about 40 minutes away from Makani Beach Club, the spot and accommodations. Feel free to contact us for an airport shuttle.
There are many hotels in El Gouna. Makani cooperates with the Three Corner Hotels:
The Three Corners Rihana Resort
The Rihana Hotel is a great hotel which is located next to Downtown. You will find many pools and sliders here, which makes it ideal for families and kids.
You can book the hotel here at special rates.
The Three Corners Ocean View
The Ocean View is located in the Abu Tig Marina and offers directly Red Sea views. It is an hotel only for adults. Kids need to be at least 16 years old.
You can book the hotel here at special rates.
Makani offers free shuttles from the Ocean View and Rihana to the Beach Club. Please check the shuttle schedule.
Other Hotels in Gouna
There are many other options for your accommodation.
Captains In, Ali Pasha, Turtles In are located in the Abu Tig Marina, a nice location with plenty of restaurants.
The Casa Cook, Cooks Club, Mövenpick, Sheraton, Steigenberger, Paradiso Hotel are other lovely hotels you can visit.
Makani offers a free shuttle service from the Rihana and Ocean View hotel to the Beach Club.
If you want to move at any other time, you can use the TokToks. Those 3-wheel indian style taxis will bring you everywhere in El Gouna for a small charge.
Check the schedule here.